Lladros

TuffysMommie

This is kind of a random topic, but it was just on my mind.

Anyone else collect them? Anyone hate them? Anyone love them?  

In the past, I have given some of the wedding couple Lladros as gifts (my sister wanted one in particular) and am thinking of giving another at an upcoming wedding. (I try not to only just give cash at weddings - this is sometimes an unpopular view, but hey, a gift is a gift)

My SO has told me, "Wow...you got another tall, skinny, pale statue" so it is the type of thing that not everyone loves. 

I guess my question is has anyone received a wedding Lladro? Ever given one?  I personally love to receive them, but is too much of a personal taste type of item to give?

smw42

I absolutely love them, but don't own any because of the cost, so if I were to receive one I'd definitely cherish it. But, I ackowledge that they aren't for everyone.

I was very tempted to include this one on our registry but didn't because of the price tag http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=275484&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

Jaytee501

My now-elderly aunt started a collection for my mom years ago; I personally like them but I think it's because there were always some in our china cabinet & it makes me think a bit of the home I grew up in.

I didn't get any for the wedding, haven't given any (other than to my mom for special occasions).

I think Lladros are very specific to one's taste. Some people love Precious Moments, whereas I don't care for them. Those "SnowBabies" freak me out... so some people may feel "bleh" towards Lladro!

AnnPH424

I asked for one for college graduation and I do love them. I have a total of one and I would welcome another especially a wedding one but, I only like two of the ones that I've seen, on one the girl is making a weird face. So I would be happy with your gift but I could see where someone else might not see the value or like a knick knack, even an expensive one. So, I think if you know the person you are buying for and think you have similar tastes I would go for it.

MissButters

My mom collects them, and I love them.  I have three small animal ones from my FI I've gotten as gifts over the years, and I would LOVE a big wedding one.  So, I personally think it's a great gift, but that's just me!

SMW42 - that one is beautiful!!

peaches85

I LOVE LOVE LOVE them, but I'm biased because of my family.  My dad has given my mom a piece of Lladro for every major event that has happened in their lives together.  There's a piece that represents their wedding, my mom pregnant, me as a little girl, me holding my baby sister, my sister and I playing our respective sports, our dogs, etc.  They're all on display (in life order) in a HUGE curio cabinet in my parents' living room.

uppereastgirl

They're something that a lot of people love, and a lot of people hate, so I'd probably stay away unless you had a reason to think the bride and groom would affirmative like them.  

I fall into the definitely not my style group.

Does the couple have a registry?

Reilly626

I would rather the cash and less dust collectors... if I want one Id buy my own.  They are pretty but not something everyone wants.

akmackay

They are dear to me b/c my grandparents had them and they were handed down to my parents and will be handed down to me. My dad used to get my mom them every christmas, although not now since they aren't exactly civil... So I like them, but would probably think it odd to get it as a wedding gift unless it was from an elderly aunt or something

TuffysMommie

smw (Shari?) That is the one I bought my sister! But, it's in color rather than the floral one and it was a few years ago. 

If there is one in particular that you want for yourself (like Happiest Day) - watch ebay.  You can't necessarily give one from ebay to a couple (sometimes missing boxes) but for yourself, if you watch for a long time, you can find it.   They were on my mind because I just purchased "Dressmaker" for myself since I  do make dresses (that sounds weird - what the right word? designer? seamstress? anyway...) and I found it on ebay for a fraction of the cost because it's a random old one and the person just wanted it out of their house. No box, mint condition - works for me!

I love some of your stories about how they are big in your families (Peaches espec.) I guess that's what I'm trying to do? My mother does not have them and actually doesn't care for them (but doesn't dislike them, either). We also actually have a ton of Hummels from our deceased relatives, but don't really care for those either. So, I can totally see how it is a personal preference.

Victoria, the couple has a registry but it does not include a Lladro.  She's probably hoping for cash, and I am in the wedding party.  I'm was sorta thinking that the cash amount that I can afford to give at this point (especially after all the other costs for the wedding) is decent, but not super high.  Where a smaller Lladro would be nice and look substantial, I'm not sure the equal amount of cash would (does that make sense?)

But, I agree - might not be their tastes, so I'll just give what I can give and they better be appreciative!

smw42

Thanks for the ebay tip!

mrs.spunky1508

I'm not a fan but one of my aunts collects them. I would say she has a hundred pieces, if not more. Lladro is her thing and anyone who has stepped foot in her house knows it.
My mom collects Hummels, and I'm not a fan of them either but since the original ones my mom has were my grandmother's I will keep them when my parents die. I can see their value - sentimental and otherwise - to some people, but I'm not a person that values Lladro or Hummels in terms of purchasing them for myself.
I'm in the give cash camp, or at least give something that suits the bride & groom's tastes.

VanessaB24

I didn't know what you were talking about until i clicked on SMW's link and then searched for more. They have "the kiss" I WANT IT! Wow! they are pricy. i love "the kiss" by klimt, it has a special meaning to me because of dh.
Very nice. i would have loved to receive that one. lol

Julephenia

I'd be the person who'd be, "Why the helll would anyone give me this?"

They look pretty, but NMS. So... only if you think the couple would collect them anyway.

kasabby

My FI bought one for his mom a few years ago for Christmas. She is a nurse and he bought her the nurse one. She loved it!

sparkles2010

Receiving a Lladro could be one of the best gifts ever (to me).  I would say get it for them.  It is something thoughtful.